Most Americans have heard from SNAP (Food Stamps), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), WIC, but some still do not know that TANF payments are another possibility they have.
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, TANF payments are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. It has the aim of helping low-income families that have kids.
In this way, they can be economically self-sufficient. They receive monthly payments, but there is a lot more this program has to offer. For example, it may offer help to look after your children, work training, or assistance.
How can I qualify for TANF payments?
Bear in mind that you can only apply for TANF in the state where you live. Apart from that, you must be a United States citizen. If not, you may qualify as a legal or even qualified alien.
Payments will only be possible if you are either underemployed or unemployed. Having a really low income is another possibility claimed the Official website of the U.S. government Benefits.gov.
Requirements are not over yet. What is more, you must be in one of the following situations. For example, one of them is that you must have a child that is younger than 18 years old or up to 18.
Being a pregnant woman could be another way to qualify for TANF payments. Heads of households who are younger than 18 years old or 18 may also be eligible.
When can I cash my TANF payment in November?
In general, you will receive your money for TANF on an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. Although it may vary from one state to another, beneficiaries usually receive their cash on the first day of the month.
Social Security usually avoids sending money on holidays or on the weekend. However, this is not the case with TANF payments. You will usually get it on the first day regardless of holidays or weekends.
If you have just applied and have not received your EBT card yet, you will soon get it by mail. Bear in mind that you can only use the money you receive from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in eligible places.
Applying for TANF is quite simple. For example, if you live in Oregon, you can do it online, by phone or in person. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has created a map so you can just look for an office or their contact details, which is close to you
